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Careering out of the international break at speed, the ScoutCast returns in anticipation of a turning point in our seasons.

We’ve been chattering for several weeks on the much anticipated “fixture swing”, and now we’re all set to put ourselves at its mercy.

What does it mean for our Fantasy line-ups?

In truth, with multiple transfers and Wildcards at our disposal, Jonty, Andy, Luke and myself started this latest episode still seeking our own answers. Over almost 90 minutes and with your community questions providing the steer, we do our best to reach some conclusions.

We weigh up Manchester United exit plans, Liverpool’s blunted attack and Jamie Vardy’s recuperation techniques, before previewing Gameweek 8 in the usual hap-hazard style.

This ScoutCast was first beamed live via our YouTube channel on Tuesday night. Be sure to subscribe to get notice of future live episodes.

If you’re a traditional type, you can acquire the mp3 audio version via this link on the first player below, or take in the full visual experience via the second player below.

Mark Mark created the beast. He's now looking to tame it.

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  1. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
    9 years, 21 days ago

    spurs have a crazy schedule ahead, time for some rotation?

    1. F4L
      9 years, 21 days ago

      as do Chelsea

      1. F4L
        9 years, 21 days ago

        and City. All PL teams seem to have their hardest group CL fixture as their double header now sadly

      2. Sánchez
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Chelsea's is nothing compared to spurs'

    2. Sánchez
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Quite a good point actually
      Hadn't realised just how bad it was

  2. F4L
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Best front 7 moving forward?

    Salah Silva Richarlison Choupo-Moting

    Kane Lukaku Morata

    Got this currently locked in for next GW

    1. We Will Klopp you
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Currently got, Sterling and Vardy for Richarlison and Morata, debating between the two options

      1. F4L
        9 years, 21 days ago

        yeah, not much in that I don't think. Just really want that power house front 3 when Morata is back fit and firing, not convinced my old Jamie right now

        1. We Will Klopp you
          9 years, 21 days ago

          I'll see how Vardy does, if he doesn't do well it will be tempting to bring Morata in by gw10 for the captaincy option

      2. We Will Klopp you
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Choupo coming in for Brady next gw

    2. Joggers Nipple
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Looks like it. But for real maybre Chopu for 4,5 and play 3 in mid

  3. Call Me Old Fashioned
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Atsu, Brady and Carroll. Who to bench?

    Bench Naughton or Ward?

    Bench Foster or Elliot?

    Currently benching Carroll, Ward and Elliot

    1. F4L
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Atsu
      Ward
      Foster

    2. We Will Klopp you
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Bench carroll and Atsu imo, play both Naughton and Ward, bench Foster

    3. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Atsu
      Caroll
      Foster

  4. elnino75
    9 years, 21 days ago

    I can't see de bruyne in many wc teams! strange top player

    1. F4L
      9 years, 21 days ago

      top player doesn't always mean top FPL player. Ask Kante 😉

      1. VFORVANDETA
        9 years, 21 days ago

        This

    2. Sims
      9 years, 21 days ago

      1.4m more than silva and does the same thing. silva actually edging him on that too assists)

    3. We Will Klopp you
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Silva gives you the same for 1.5-2m cheaper

    4. fedolefan
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Yeah, if you have the budget, go for him, but be patient, as he can play deep. He does well when Aguero is out especially and everyone hates him because he trolled at the start, but he is only 7 points behind everyone's darling Silva and has barely taken off. Have my doubts about Silva's sustainability, but he's doing well, so you can't argue with that too.

    5. Jairzinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Go for it. Let us know how it works out for you.

      1. Twelve years a slave
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Funny thing is at the start of season this site was all over him, now they ignore him,but he is ticking along fine

  5. Joggers Nipple
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Really stuck with 2ft and no real idea what to do!

    Elliot
    Davies Cedric Ward
    Salah D Silva Eriksen Carroll
    Lukaku Kane Vardy

    Woodman Wimmer Mbemba Obiang
    2ft 0 ITB

    My plan-

    This week Obiang to Loftus.

    Next week -4
    Ekiksen Vardy Mbemba
    to
    Richarlason Morata Stones (still loose plan!)

    Any thoughts welcome

    1. Joggers Nipple
      9 years, 21 days ago

      so team ends up as

      Elliot
      Davies Cedric Ward Stones
      Salah D Silva Richarlason
      Lukaku Kane Morata

      Woodman Wimmer Loftus Carrol

      1. VFORVANDETA
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Gtg.

    2. Sánchez
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Obiang to RLC. This is the sort of transfer I look forward to doing. Always get excited swapping 4.5 mids 😆

      1. Joggers Nipple
        9 years, 21 days ago

        I know!

        Cant do anything else without losing anothe rplayer and cant see a move this week

        1. Sánchez
          9 years, 21 days ago

          Sometimes boring is right.
          Its a fair enough move

  6. Forza Papac
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Has Kun's tweet been spoken about tonight?

    According to him, he's 'ready'?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Habitual liar.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Or optimist 🙂

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          9 years, 21 days ago

          He has previous.

    2. Rogue Todd
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Players are always unreliable judges of their own fitness - wait for presser.

    3. Fanta sea
      9 years, 21 days ago

      better hope Jesus goes up once more then so I can atleast get 0.1m profit before I transfer to Aguero

      However, I don't think Aguero will play although I'm skeptical about Jesus's minutes. We could see Sterling start upfront.

    4. Sánchez
      9 years, 21 days ago

      It was about 80% of posts earlier

      Oddly everyone thinks that means he's actually fit but when Morata tweeted similar stuff nobody took him at his word

      And Kun is the guy who tweeted he was ready for action "Vamos" about 20 minutes before team news declared him benched last month

  7. BananaNose Maldonado
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 21 days ago

    FPL finally added a totals line to the current season's stats for each player. I'm still surprised they didn't have it all last season. Nice to see.

    1. ⚽️ Dingo ⚽️
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Finally. Makes it easier.

      1. BananaNose Maldonado
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 21 days ago

        I'm no computer programmer, but it seemed like such an easy thing to add last season. Five games in and it didn't matter much, but 25 games in and it would have been nice to see a Totals line.

    2. Hitman MHK
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Agreed, about time...

    3. Fingerspitzengefühl
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Finally! Hadn't noticed before you said so

  8. Ravager
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Which 4-3-3?

    Fab (Elliot)
    Mee Stones Davies Simpson (Hunemier)
    Silva Eriksen Choupo (Stephens Carroll)
    Kane Jesus Lukaku

    Fab (Elliot)
    Mee Stones Davies Azpi (Hunemier)
    Sterling Eriksen Richarlison (Gross Carroll)
    Kane Jesus Vardy

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 21 days ago

      B

    2. Football Weekender
      9 years, 21 days ago

      The first one isn’t strong enough to justify playing 4 at the back. The second one is, but I’d still want someone better than Hunemeier to rotate with Mee.

      1. Ravager
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Thank you for the reply. I'll look into that

    3. We Will Klopp you
      9 years, 21 days ago

      B

      1. Ravager
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Thanks!

  9. I am 42
    9 years, 21 days ago

    morata confirm out this week?

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 21 days ago

      no

    2. Sánchez
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Pretty sure he is out yes
      Presser tomorrow though

    3. Magic Bean
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Would love if he was fit. Would change my WC for the better

  10. RESULT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Lukaku Willian iwobi for
    Wood Hazard richarlsn
    For -4?

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Like Wood pick.I'd say yes.

  11. Aston-villain
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Any recommendations for a defender that rotates well with Mee ??? 4.8 to spend

    1. We Will Klopp you
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Clark/Lascelles, Morgan/Simpson

    2. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Newcastle def maybe.

    3. Football Weekender
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Wimmer or Fernandez are the two I have my eye on for the same role.

    4. BananaNose Maldonado
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      At that price, Wimmer (Stoke) has the best rotation with Burnley, the problem is he isn't assured of starts if Shawcross ever makes it back. Newcastle (Lascelles, Clark) would be next best, I think.

    5. Joggers Nipple
      9 years, 21 days ago

      stoke

    6. Joggers Nipple
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Stoke Burnley gives

      WH
      BOUR
      NEW
      LEI
      SWA

  12. Twelve years a slave
    9 years, 21 days ago

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lg90j-WjIQo&feature=youtu.be

    Aguero back in full training, see for yourselves

    1. Football Weekender
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Not much contact going on in that session. I still don’t buy that he’ll be back before the West Brom game. Surely if he takes another whack on that rib he’d be in trouble, it’s too risky.

      1. badgerboy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 21 days ago

        First touch Aguero would get he'd have Darren Fletcher smashing straight through him.

        1. Football Weekender
          9 years, 21 days ago

          Yeah, their next three are Stoke, Burnley & West Brom, all of whom like to mix it. If he does play he’ll be getting a few nudges in the ribs at least 😉

    2. badgerboy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      I thought full training would involve at least a tiny bit of physical contact. Jesus looking non-jet lagged.

    3. Joggers Nipple
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Someone made a good point earlier

      Was it ever confirmed, like by a doctor or Man City rep that is was broken?

      Could have been a crack or bruising and rested over international. But do agree prob too early this week. Back for next week imo

      1. Twelve years a slave
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Very rare for them to actually break, nearly always just a crack

        1. Twelve years a slave
          9 years, 21 days ago

          They are designed not to break as any breakage would be very bad news for internal organs

        2. Joggers Nipple
          9 years, 21 days ago

          That makes more sense, also cracked a rib before. Made no sense he was running around after a 'broken' one!

      2. Football Weekender
        9 years, 21 days ago

        It was confirmed as a broken rib by Agüero on his own instagram account.

        1. Twelve years a slave
          9 years, 21 days ago

          Yeah, people call them bronken, but technically they not usually. Had one myself, they just leave thm to heal as they just cracked. If broken they wouod require surgery to put right, and im 99.9% sure Aguero had none of that

          1. Football Weekender
            9 years, 21 days ago

            Yeah, I think I’m this case broken = cracked. Quibbling over semantics really.

    4. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Outside chesting the chip, that was half training.

    5. Sánchez
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Stoke defenders training on hearing aguero might play

        1. VFORVANDETA
          9 years, 21 days ago

          Nice 😎

    6. FC Hakkebøf
      9 years, 21 days ago

      To be fair he did take a ball down with his chest.. he looks pretty ready to me.. stoke might come to soon but I think he will be ready for the burnley match at the very least

  13. Pierce34
    9 years, 21 days ago

    I still don't know whether I want Jesus or Hazard (or Vardy perhaps) to replace Morata, so I'm going to ignore the price changes any wait until tomorrow. If I try to decide now I'll just panic into a decision based on the price rises and falls.

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Yup.Do that.

      1. Pierce34
        9 years, 21 days ago

        *Can't tell if sarcasm or not* 😀

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 21 days ago

          Nah. He gives good advice does our VforVandetta.

        2. VFORVANDETA
          9 years, 21 days ago

          😀

  14. E25
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Bottomed and in need of advice before price rises...
    So the Aguero news totally screws with the last 2 weeks of WC planning/tinkering. Thinking Vardy over Jesus now.
    Looking at the next 5-6 weeks would you:

    A) Silva + Sterling
    B) Silva + Salah
    C) Silva + Eriksen (have Kane)

    ...I'm assuming Silva is considered the "safer" pick out of him and Sterling

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      All 3 are decent. I'd look to eventually have Been, but I'm waiting a couple of gameweeks for Salah or Coutinho.

      1. E25
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Tempted for City double for a few weeks, also keeps extra funds to help move vardy out to morata/kun if needed

        1. Twisted Saltergater
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          9 years, 21 days ago

          Sounds a fine plan

          1. E25
            9 years, 21 days ago

            cheers

  15. UptheBlues
    9 years, 21 days ago

    I'm sure it has been asked 100's of times already, but Silva or Sterling?

    Can afford both, just unsure who is more promising of the two. Is Sterlings's game time an issue? Especially now with Aguero almost back

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Silva

    2. Tree House
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      silva

    3. marquinhos
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Silva, loves a bonus as well

    4. acidicleo
      9 years, 21 days ago

      silva

  16. Kiwivillan
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Looking like another day no rises

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Of course there will be price rises.

      1. Kiwivillan
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Promise?

  17. Ravager
    9 years, 21 days ago

    A) Luiz + Gross (4th mid)

    B) Azpi + 4.5 mid

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      B and RLC or Milivojevic if you have 4.6m

      1. Ravager
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Thank you

    2. acidicleo
      9 years, 21 days ago

      b

  18. sodom85
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Can arsenal keep CS GW8?
    Cheers.

    1. Kuyt Hero
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      unlikely

      1. sodom85
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Cheers.

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      I think they'll do well to keep a CS against Watford as Watford are actually scoring a few goals plus Arsenal have picked up a few injuries.

      A clean sheet isn't out of the question, but tricky.

      1. sodom85
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Cheers.

  19. Twisted Saltergater
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 21 days ago

    With all this Aguero news, I like Jesus, but apparently Jesus loves me. It's a bit awks.

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 21 days ago

      We both loves Jesus.

    2. Sánchez
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Jesus told me

      "Let he who is without Son captain John Stones"

      Not always the best with his advice

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        9 years, 21 days ago

        I'm sure it was something about not throwing stones in John's greenhouse

  20. RESULT
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Lukaku Willian iwobi OUT

    A. Wood haz richarlsn
    B. Dcl haz sane do -4

    Already have Silva Jesus Alonso
    Which do you prefer

    1. nadman89
      9 years, 21 days ago

      a , i like joselu more than wood/ dcl though

  21. Chris_White
    9 years, 21 days ago

    The common understanding is that Otamendi is more nailed than Stones, yes?

    1. Magic Bean
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Yes

    2. Legomané
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 21 days ago

      And getting more yellows with the odd red

    3. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Yes.

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      That's true but I'm not convinced about it. I think Kompany, Stones and Otamendi are interchangeable depending on fitness.

    5. Ruth_NZ
      9 years, 21 days ago

      I don't know what the common understanding is. Personally I don't think either is secure of selection every week unless Kompany breaks down again.

      1. FPL Kangaroo
        9 years, 21 days ago

        This.

      2. FC Hakkebøf
        9 years, 21 days ago

        No one bar Ederson, D. Silva and De Bruyne are nailed. But they will also be rested in the odd game

        1. Ruth_NZ
          9 years, 20 days ago

          So they aren't nailed either then. 🙄

    6. acidicleo
      9 years, 21 days ago

      is kompany fit ?

  22. MR Penquin
    9 years, 21 days ago

    I have 2FT - was thinking of going clark to mee , or Lascelles to ward
    but in week 9
    Newcastle v Crystal palace
    and
    Burnley v Manchester City

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Just do one?

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Do you have Foster? Maybe sell him instead?

    3. FC Hakkebøf
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Surely you must have some other areas to attend? Or you could, as TM suggested do one and rotate them

    4. FC Hakkebøf
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Mate.. you have 3 pool players for the upcoming fixtures.. maybe sort that out instead.. and three spurs as well 😮

  23. bennyp
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Thoughts on Lacazette for the next 3?

    1. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      I'd avoid. Welbeck is back to fitness.

    2. nadman89
      9 years, 21 days ago

      ramsey imo is the only arsenal player id have attacking wise . for lacazettes price tag theres too much uncertainty .

  24. nadman89
    9 years, 21 days ago

    have 8.7 left for bench fodder for a defender + mid , would you go

    a) mbemba + RLC

    b) wimmer + carrick

    defenders are : bavies - otamendi - mee - naughton

    midfielders : hazard - choupo - sterling - richarlison

    feedback much appreciated

    1. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 21 days ago

      No foward?

      1. nadman89
        9 years, 21 days ago

        my forwards are locked in kane lukaku vardy.

    2. Squashed
      9 years, 21 days ago

      A

    3. Moosie the Staggie
      9 years, 21 days ago

      A 100% for me.
      I would never get bench fodder from a top team. You never know when you may need to triple up on their assets.

  25. jia you
    9 years, 21 days ago

    In a moment of madness I have just bought Alonso for a hit and gave him the armband! This game is fun!! 🙂

    1. nadman89
      9 years, 21 days ago

      haha

    2. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      😯 😆

      Must admit, the thought did cross my mind

      1. jia you
        9 years, 21 days ago

        :):):):)

    3. Sánchez
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Tried it gw1. Got 0 x2

    4. ⭐ Bemba_Da ⭐
      9 years, 21 days ago

      let's see how fun you find it saturday afternoon

    5. FC Hakkebøf
      9 years, 21 days ago

      That is pure madness yes.. at least youll get a cs bonus.. but if one.of the premium strikers scores a brace there will be red arrows coming your way

      1. jia you
        9 years, 21 days ago

        I've no Kane and the armband was on Vardy. I was having a hard time choosing who to captain this week anyway: Lukaku, Jesus, Vardy, Eriksen. So Alonso looks an ok punt against a Palace team with no firepower?

        1. Pierce34
          9 years, 21 days ago

          I like how your thought process was "it's too hard to decide between all the good options, so I'll go for a worse one instead" 😛

          In all seriousness though, if it's 6 guaranteed points (and you'd assume that's the case vs. Palace) many of us would take that.

          1. jia you
            9 years, 21 days ago

            Haha, yeah and the outside chance of attacking returns as always. I just want a story for Jonty's Rough with the Smooth - Kola to Alonso(C) for a hit, 30 points in the bag haha 🙂

            1. Pierce34
              9 years, 21 days ago

              Haha, hope it works out for you - a double digit haul would be a great story.

              1. jia you
                9 years, 21 days ago

                Knowing my luck Kola will get a double digit score and Alonso a red card! At least that would still be good for Rough with the Smooth 😉
                Good luck over the weekend!

  26. We Will Klopp you
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Stoke defenders if Kun steps out on the pitch to play them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQ4_JVNkytU

    1. Sánchez
      9 years, 21 days ago

      That's Shawcross' marking at corners most weeks

      1. We Will Klopp you
        9 years, 21 days ago

        Haha

    2. FPL Kangaroo
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Good job he is not playing against fellaini.
      One cheeky well timed elbow to the ribs from him and Kun is gone.

  27. acidicleo
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Was set on this WC team: (0.2 ITB)

    Fab II Elliott
    Davies II Azpi II Walker II Ward II Clark
    Salah II Silva II Richarlison II Surman II 4.5
    Kane II Jesus II Vardy

    Now got a desire to get Hazard in for Salah (atleast for the next 2 gw - may do haz to salah and vardy to morata when he is fit)
    Best way to find 1.2m to enable Salah > Haz?

    A) Walker to Stones & Ward to Mbemba (+0.3m)
    B) Walker to Cedric +/- Azpi to Alonso
    C) Any other move?

    1. nadman89
      9 years, 21 days ago

      walker to simpson , salah to hazard , surman to atsu?

  28. Poison Apple
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    9 years, 21 days ago

    Kola out fot azpi (-4)
    or
    play kola and hope for the best?

    1. nadman89
      9 years, 21 days ago

      not worth the hit

    2. VFORVANDETA
      9 years, 21 days ago

      Play Kola and hope for the best.Who on your 1st bench?

    3. Twisted Saltergater
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      9 years, 21 days ago

      If you think Watford will score then I think it's worth the hit.

    1. Sánchez
      9 years, 21 days ago

      😆

  29. FPL Kangaroo
    9 years, 21 days ago

    What are the chances Kola starts against Watford?
    He apparently has been dealing with a minor hip problem awhile.
    He is a big lad, he should be fine right?

    1. Moosie the Staggie
      9 years, 21 days ago

      I hope so or I may only have 2 defenders this week.